Alcántara Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Alcántara can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 35°C (95°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C (57°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 19°C (66°F) in July to 5°C (41°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Alcántara experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 600 mm (24 in) yearly. Alcántara can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 89 mm (3.5 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 4.9 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation spread across 4 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Alcántara Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Alcántara can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Alcántara.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 80%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 38%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year